Quincy Mass. March 23. 1863.

 

Dear Sir.

                        If you have credited the newspaper reports of last week, you will have read that "Dr. Faxon rode a steeple chase with an officer of the 9^th Irish Regiment, and coming in collision, their two horses were instantly killed, the Irishman being fatally injured, Dr. Faxon's jaw and shoulder being broken". The accident occurred last Tuesday immediately after which, Q. M. Hoyt sent a telegram. After days of suspense I had a letter from Mr. Hoyt stating the Doctor was taken up unconscious, conveyed to the hospital, but no bones were broken, no blood or mark visible, he escaping by a miracle. When Saturday evening's paper came out, we feared the worst, and sent a telegram to Dr. Adams to which no answer has yet been received. This morning our sorrows and fears were dispelled by a note from Dr. Faxon, saying he was very lame, stiff, but was able to be assisted to the Major's tent to breakfast, and in a few weeks would be well. Was it not unfortunate that he should meet with such an accident just as he returned to camp? And with what terrible force they must have struck to / kill both horses. I know you will rejoice with us in news of Dr's safety. God only knows what we have suffered.

 

                        Enclosed is a "carte de visite" which I was requested to send you. Will you please to give one to Mr. Chas. K. Cobb as I do not know his address? Let me thank you for driving Dr. F. to Quincy that stormy Sabbath morning. I wished you had come in to rest and refresh yourself, and your horse been rested.

 

Very Respectfully yours

Annie E. Randall.

 

Col. F. J. Parker.

 P.S. A telegram from Surgeon Adams has just come saying "Dr. Faxon                               has entirely recovered from his fall. L. B. Adams"

 

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Annie. E. Randall

March 23^d 1863.

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